Martin’s Lookout to Bunyan Lookout

This walk crosses the Glenbrook Gorge, dropping from Martins Lookout, then climbing to the Bunyah lookout on the other side, and then back again. This walk is strenuous and gives a great perspective of the two lookouts and the gorge. A great walk for the fit.* This walk passes through very remote areas and sections have no visible track. At least one person in your group should have training and experience in off track walking and navigation. Even with these notes and a GPS these extra skills and equipment are required.

(0km) Martins Lookout Carpark → Martins Lookout

90 m

3 mins

0m

-17m

Moderate track

From the car park, the walk heads through the cable opening in the low fence, and follows the clear sandy path past the rocky outcrop, on the left. The track winds for a short time to come around a rock outcrop with a pole (without a sign) marking the intersection, on the right.Veer left: From the intersection, the walk heads across the hillside, keeping the valley and view to the right. The track continues to soon lead out to the unfenced rock platform that forms Martin’s Lookout.

Martins Lookout

Martin’s Lookout is an unfenced view on the rim of the plateau, south of Valley Heights. There are views across and up the Glenbrook Creek, and to the Lost Worlds lookout (on the opposite cliffs) which features a small white crucifix. This cross is in memory of Rev. Raymer who was an avid bushwalker in the area. The plaque in the rock at Martin’s Lookout is directly opposite this cross.

(0.09km) Martins Lookout → Bunyan Lookout

1.5 km

1 hr 4 mins

224m

-205m

Experienced only

Turn left: From Martins Lookout, the track heads south-east around the rocky knoll, with the views to the right of the track. The track quickly comes off the sandstone surface and descends stairs which zigzag under the cliffs. The walk passes under many overhangs, some of which overhang the track as it makes its way down the hillside. Tightly winding its way down the hill, the track descends a final flight of stairs to the signposted intersection.Turn left: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Bunyan Lkt’ post down the stairs. The walk soon meets the creek and turns left, following the creek for a short distance before crossing at an opening in the shrubs around the creek. From here, the walk follows the cairns (rock stacks) across creek flats before climbing the hill to the base of a small cliff line. At one point beneath the cliff line, the walk ducks through a hole in the rock, then winds up through boulders, following more cairns. The walk continues up the hill, passing through a few more rocky outcrops to reach the informal, unfenced Bunyan Lookout, in a clearing near the cliff line.

Bunyan Lookout

Bunyan Lookout is an large, unfenced sandstone platform overlooking the Glenbrook Creek valley. Behind the lookout, there is a small sandy clearing, big enough for a few tents. The lookout spans across Glenbrook Creek and sandstone cliffs of the valley.

Maps for the Martin’s Lookout to Bunyan Lookout walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

1.5km of this walk is very steep and another 60m has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (30m) has short steep hills.

Quality of track

960m of this walk follows a rough unclear track and another 530m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely. Whilst another 60m follows a clear and well formed track or trail and the remaining 30m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

960m of this walk Has no directional signs and another 560m has directional signs at most intersection. The remaining (60m) is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 1.6km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 1.6km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

1.5km of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) and another 60m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats). The remaining (30m) has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Martin’s Lookout to Bunyan Lookout walk.

Fire Danger

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Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.